Discover Valencia
Valencia's century-old trees: the giant ficus of the Glorieta and Parterre
Since 1852, giant-rooted ficus trees have graced the Glorieta and Parterre in Valencia. Where do they come from, and where to see more?
Orxata in Valencia: the tiger nut horchata, and where to drink it
Valencian orxata is not Mexican rice horchata: it is a tiger nut (chufa) drink from Alboraya. Origin, where to drink it, 2026 prices and health tips.
Painting and street art in Valencia: from Sorolla to the Carmen district
Valencian painting, from Sorolla and Ribera to the Carmen street art (Escif, PichiAvo, Julieta XLF): museums, districts, artists, festivals.
Dance in Valencia: what to know, from Nacho Duato to the muixeranga
Valencian dance, from star Nacho Duato to contemporary companies: the Dansa València festival, the muixeranga, schools and where to watch.
Theatre in Valencia: what to know, from the sainet to today's companies
Valencian theatre, from Escalante's sainet to today's companies: history, grand venues, troupes, festivals and where to train.
Valencia's music scene: what to know, from wind bands to bakalao
Valencia's music scene, from the wind-band societies to the Ruta del Bakalao: history, cult acts, schools, venues and festivals.
The Turia Garden: from tamed river to Valencia's great park (and soon to the sea)
Born of a tragic flood and a citizens' victory, the Turia Garden became Valencia's green lung. Its history, everything you can do there, and its future: the extension all the way to the Mediterranean.
What to do in Valencia in July 2026: the Feria de Julio and everything else
Concerts at Viveros, fireworks, the Batalla de Flores, beaches and open-air cinema: your month's agenda, between the Gran Fira and a Valencian summer.
Day trips from Valencia: 8 ideas for a day out
Castles, rice fields, medieval villages, coves and canyons, all within train or driving distance of Valencia. With car-free options.
Where to eat a real paella in Valencia (and where to NEVER order it)
Paella was born here, and the Valencians have rules. What's really in it, the tourist traps, and where to eat it for real.
The almuerzo: the Valencian ritual you'll want to adopt
The almuerzo (or esmorzaret) is Valencia's mid-morning savoury break: a hefty sandwich, nibbles on the side and a cremaet to finish. Here's how to do it like a local.
Las Fallas: the expat survival guide
A week of fire, noise and crowds. How to live (and not just endure) Valencia's biggest festival when you actually live here.